Private Project

First Ascent - the man-made mountain

The documentary tells the story of the most extraordinary first ascent carried out by two mountaineers. Simon and Giovanni attempt to climb one of the last untouched summits in the world: a mountain of garbage, the one that each of us contributes to create every day.
After having faced unprecedented physical difficulties, they finally reach the top of the landfill and then they ski down.

  • Leonardo Panizza
    Director
  • Linnea Merzagora
    Producer
  • Leonardo Panizza
    Producer
  • Simon Sartori
    Key Cast
  • Giovanni Moscon
    Key Cast
  • Beatrice Segolini
    Editing
    The Valley
  • Leonardo Panizza
    Editing
  • Davide Panizza
    Music
  • Joachim Planer
    Music
  • Walter Biondani
    Music
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    PrimAscesa - la montagna creata dall'uomo
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    environmental activism, outdoor
  • Runtime:
    52 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    April 11, 2021
  • Country of Origin:
    Italy
  • Country of Filming:
    Italy
  • Language:
    Italian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • 69 Trento Film Festival
    Trento
    Italy
    May 4, 2021
    World premiere
    Official Selection / Premio CinemAMoRe
  • 27 Film Festival della Lessinia
    Bosco Chiesanuova (Verona)
    Italy
    August 28, 2021
    Official Selection / Log to Green Movie Award / premio Cassa Rurale Vallagarina Miglior Film sulle Alpi
  • Malnad International Wildlife and Environmental Film Festival
    Malnad
    India
    October 7, 2021
    India Premiere
    Official selection / Best Feature Film
  • Fluvione Film Festival 2021
    Fluvione
    Italy
    Official selection / Miglior Soggetto-Sezione Fuori Limite
  • 19 Krakow Mountain Festival
    Krakow
    Poland
    December 5, 2021
    Official selection / Award Best Culture/Nature/People Film
  • International Moving Film Festival

    Semi-finalist
  • Roma Green Film Festival
    Rome
    Italy
    Official Selection
  • Italia Green Film Festival
    Roma
    Italy
    Official selection / Golden Leaf
  • Bardolino Film Festival
    Bardolino
    Italy
    June 15, 2022
    Official Selection
  • Avezzano Cinema e Ambiente
    Avezzano
    Italy
    June 19, 2022
    Official Selection
  • VII Green Montenegro International Film Fest

    Montenegro
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Leonardo Panizza

Psychologist and hiker – All his life he has been exploring the mountains of Trentino, trying to describe places that still are untamed and to show their surprising sides. He practices climbing and ski touring, but he’s also passionate about solo and zero-impact hikes. After writing narratives and shooting short videos for a few years, he decided to release his first feature film, hoping that it will become a way to raise awareness and help people reflect on the environmental issue.

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Director Statement

This film is trash.